Brunk Auctions
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Premier Auction - Session I - March 24, 2023

Fri, Mar 24, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 585

Collection of Six Aviation Etchings by John MacGilchrist

Estimate: $600 - $900

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

(Scottish/American, 1893–1977)

Fighter planes from WWI and Dirigibles: Spirit of St. Louis, Valley of the Somme, Aerial Activity, Transport of the Sky, Balloon Buster, Majesty of the Air (lithograph),circa 1917-1929, editions of 100, each signed in pencil "John MacGilchrist", drypoint etchings, largest image 11-3/8 x 14-5/8 in.; paper mats, one framed, 14-5/8 x 17-3/4 in.

Condition

most taped in, light toning and foxing, framed lithograph with waviness to paper foxing; frame with abrasions

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